pip
Pip (noun) means a small hard seed found in fruits such as apples, oranges, or grapes. Example: “She spat out the pips as she ate the orange.”
How to use pip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small fruit seed, a short electronic beep, or one of the dot-markings on dice, cards, or a military uniform.
The radio time-signal sense ("the pips") is distinctly British.
Word forms
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She spat out the _____ as she ate the orange.
Etymology
From Middle English pippe, tracing back to Latin pituita ("phlegm, mucus"), an unusual detour before it settled on "seed."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “pip” mean?
The word “pip” means a small hard seed found in fruits such as apples, oranges, or grapes. In plain terms, a small fruit seed, a short electronic beep, or one of the dot-markings on dice, cards, or a military uniform.
How do you pronounce “pip”?
“Pip” is pronounced pihp (/pɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “pip” in a sentence?
Here is “pip” used in a sentence: “She spat out the pips as she ate the orange.”
What part of speech is “pip”?
“Pip” is a noun.
Where does the word “pip” come from?
The word “pip” comes from Latin. From Middle English pippe, tracing back to Latin pituita ("phlegm, mucus"), an unusual detour before it settled on "seed.".
Is “pip” a common word?
“Pip” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pip” have?
“Pip” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small hard seed found in fruits such as apples, oranges, or grapes.
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